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Monica Wheaton, 2023 PWB Woman of the Year and vice president of customer success for residential home construction at ECI Software Solutions, shares how construction and technology intersect, which technologies will have a lasting impact on the industry, and what has helped shape her success.

Oct 15, 2024

How Builders Can Leverage Technology for Success

Monica Wheaton, 2023 PWB Woman of the Year and vice president of customer success for residential home construction at ECI Software Solutions, shares how construction and technology intersect, which technologies will have a lasting impact on the industry, and what has helped shape her success.

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Framing Lumber Prices

Fluctuations in the costs of building materials, particularly those of framing lumber, contribute significantly to home prices and housing affordability levels.

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NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI)

The HMI offers an insider’s perspective on the current state of housing. Each month, builder sentiment about the present and near-term housing market is depicted on a scale of 0 to 100, indicating the portion of builders experiencing positive market conditions.

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Housing Starts

Housing starts data are key economic indicators that track the pace of residential construction. These monthly Census Bureau statistics typically reflect broader trends within the overall economy such as interest rates and job growth.

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